A Safe Space
to Be Heard.
Counselling services provided by an HPCSA Registered Counsellor, making use of various different modalities and interventions.
Offering individual, group, family, and couples sessions in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town and via online sessions.
What is counselling?
According to the HPCSA, a Registered Counsellor provides psychological services to individuals, couples, families, and communities. This includes counselling, screening, psychoeducation, and preventative and restorative interventions.
Whilst a Registered Counsellor is trained to recognise more severe mental health concerns, their scope of practice focuses on support, referral, and wellbeing rather than diagnosis.
Counselling offers a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space to explore emotional difficulties, develop self-awareness, and build practical coping strategies. It is a collaborative process aimed at supporting you through life's challenges and helping you move toward greater clarity, balance, and emotional wellbeing.
Please note: Counselling is not a substitute for medical or psychiatric treatment.
My Approach
An integrative approach, guided by your needs
I believe that no two people are the same, which is why I tailor my approach to meet the unique needs of each individual. I draw on a range of counselling approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), developmental, person-centred, systemic, and trauma-informed approaches.
My goal is to provide a supportive and collaborative space where you can better understand yourself, develop practical coping strategies, and work through life's challenges. Whether you're navigating a difficult time or simply wanting to gain greater self-awareness, I aim to help you build resilience and move forward with confidence.
Evidence Based
Individualised
Holistic
Collaborative
Who I work with
A space for everyone at every stage of life
Children, Adolescents & Student Counselling
Areas of Focus
- Identity development and self-discovery
- Family relationships and life transitions
- Anxiety, stress, and emotional challenges
- Academic pressure, burnout, and performance-related stress
- Developing healthy coping skills and emotional regulation
- Grief, loss, and trauma
- Building self-confidence, resilience, and emotional wellbeing
- Friendships, social challenges, and relationships
- Encouraging independence, autonomy, and personal growth
I aim to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgemental environment where children, adolescents, and students feel heard and understood. Together, we explore the challenges they are facing, build on their strengths, and develop practical strategies to help them navigate emotions, relationships, school, and everyday life.
Where appropriate, parent feedback sessions form part of the counselling process to encourage collaboration and support the young person's progress beyond the counselling room.
Family Counselling
Areas of Focus
- Family conflict and communication breakdown
- Navigating life transitions and change
- Strengthening family relationships and connection
- Parenting challenges and support
- Blended family dynamics
- Supporting a family member through difficulty
Using systemic approaches, sessions explore family dynamics and relational patterns to foster understanding, improve communication, and support the family as a whole. Each member's perspective is valued and heard.
Adult Counselling
Areas of Focus
- Anxiety, stress, and emotional overwhelm
- Life transitions and adjustment challenges
- Relationship conflict and interpersonal difficulties
- Trauma and grief
- Self-awareness and identity exploration
- Personal development and emotional growth
- Building healthy coping strategies and emotional resilience
- Improving emotional regulation and self-understanding
My approach is supportive, collaborative, and grounded in creating a safe space to explore emotional experiences. The focus is on helping clients better understand themselves, strengthen coping skills, and move toward greater clarity, balance, and emotional wellbeing.
Couples Counselling
Areas of Focus
- Communication difficulties and conflict resolution
- Emotional disconnection and intimacy concerns
- Trust, betrayal, and rebuilding connection
- Navigating life transitions together
- Relational patterns and dynamics
- Pre-marital and commitment counselling
Sessions provide a safe, neutral space for both partners to be heard. The focus is on improving communication, understanding relational patterns, and working collaboratively toward a healthier, more connected relationship.
Collaborations & Groups
Areas of Focus
- Psycho-educational group facilitation
- Collaboration with schools and educational institutions
- Collaboration with healthcare and allied health professionals
- Workplace wellness and group support
Open to collaboration with other healthcare, allied health, and educational professionals to support holistic client care. Group facilitation focuses on psycho-education, shared learning, and building community support.
About me - The person behind the practice
Hello and Welcome,
I am a Registered Counsellor with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and am also registered with the Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF).
I completed my BPsych Equivalent Honours in Psychology at Cornerstone Institute and have since been practicing at schools and in private practice.
My journey into counselling is rooted in a deep passion for people, and a belief in the growth and development that comes with embracing change and life's challenges.
I am fluent in three languages: Afrikaans, English, and German, which allows me to work with a wonderfully diverse range of clients.
Values I bring to every session
Honesty – Loyalty – Vulnerability – Understanding – Support – Compassion -Knowledge – Empathy
